Unisex · #2,953 in 2026

Cache

Current Rank
#2,953
Peak Rank
#2,209 (2012)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+12%
👧 Girl peak #2,558 (475 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,209 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1981
First Year
2026
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#2209
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
43
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1986
First Year
2021
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#2558
Peak Rank
475
Total Count
30
Years Active

The Story of Cache

As a girl name

Cache first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1986, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 49 Caches were born — ranking #2,558 that year. As of 2026, Cache ranks #15,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 475 Caches have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cache first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 59 Caches were born — ranking #2,209 that year. As of 2026, Cache ranks #2,953 for boys with 42 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 1K Caches have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Cache

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cache is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cache

What does the name Cache mean?
Cache is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cache in 2026?
In 2026, Cache ranks #2,953 among boys' names in the U.S., with 42 babies given the name that year.
When was Cache most popular?
Cache reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #2,209 that year with 59 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Cache most popular?
Cache has historically been most popular in Utah, Idaho, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cache.
Is Cache a unisex name?
Yes — Cache is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 31% of Caches assigned female and 69% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cache?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cache include Devone, Diandre, Zackariah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cache

Cache is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Cache's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #2,209. Use the chart and map above to compare Cache's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.